The Penguin book of outer space exploration : NASA and the incredible story of human spaceflight
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Contributors
Logsdon, John M., 1937- editor.
Nye, Bill, writer of foreword.
Published
New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2018].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 374 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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Published
New York, New York : Penguin Books, [2018].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Lexile measure
1330

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Using items in the NASA archive together with expert narrative guidance, this history of how Americans got to space begins with Wernher von Braun's vision for voyaging to Mars and ends with Elon Musk's contemporary plan to get there. It covers the founding of NASA, the first American astronauts in space, the moon landings, the Challenger disaster, and the Hubble Telescope repairs--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
1330 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1330L,Lexile

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Logsdon, J. M., & Nye, B. (2018). The Penguin book of outer space exploration: NASA and the incredible story of human spaceflight (First edition.). Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Logsdon, John M., 1937- and Bill, Nye. 2018. The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration: NASA and the Incredible Story of Human Spaceflight. Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Logsdon, John M., 1937- and Bill, Nye. The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration: NASA and the Incredible Story of Human Spaceflight Penguin Books, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Logsdon, John M., and Bill Nye. The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration: NASA and the Incredible Story of Human Spaceflight First edition., Penguin Books, 2018.

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